Mpumalanga Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mpumalanga, South Africa in March.

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Mbombela Hazyview Wakkerstroom Burgersfort

Thinking about venturing to Mpumalanga, South Africa this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Mpumalanga in March

Mpumalanga, South Africa is a region in South Africa. March in Mpumalanga generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Belfast at 24°C (75°F) to very warm in Komatipoort at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Komatipoort and 13°C (55°F) in Belfast.

To explore the conditions in Mpumalanga, South Africa in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to high rainfall in Sabie with 137 mm (5.4 in).

Explore Mpumalanga by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mpumalanga — and find the best time to visit. (based on Mbombela)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May25°C (77°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August24°C (75°F) September26°C (79°F) October26°C (79°F) November27°C (81°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mpumalanga in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mpumalanga.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Mpumalanga

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Mpumalanga, South Africa?

Temperature range in Mpumalanga (March)

Precipitation variation in Mpumalanga (March)

Mbombela

In March Mbombela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
160 mm (6.3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Mbombela →

Hazyview

In March Hazyview generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
159 mm (6.3 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Hazyview →

Wakkerstroom

In March Wakkerstroom generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
264 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Wakkerstroom →

Burgersfort

In March Burgersfort generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Burgersfort →

Ohrigstad

In March Ohrigstad generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mpumalanga in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mbombela 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Hazyview 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Wakkerstroom 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Burgersfort 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Ohrigstad 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Draasloot 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Mpumalanga weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mpumalanga, South Africa in March?

March in Mpumalanga, South Africa brings pleasant weather. In Mbombela, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Mpumalanga, South Africa in March?

Mbombela averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

Does Mpumalanga, South Africa get a lot of rain in March?

Mpumalanga, South Africa sees substantial rainfall in March. Mbombela typically averages about 116 mm (4.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Mpumalanga, South Africa?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Mbombela, March may not be the ideal time to visit Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Generally speaking, April, May, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Mbombela.

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